background image

www.modellmarkt24.ch

www.modellmarkt24.ch

2

CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT

MODEL OVERVIEW

GETTING STARTED

THE 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM

14 

ADJUSTING THE 

 

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

16 

DRIVING YOUR MODEL

18 

MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL

Thank you for purchasing a LaTrax 1/18-scale model. Your 
LaTrax model is a 4WD Desert Prerunner race truck that 
puts you in the driver’s seat for intense fender-to-fender, 
high lying action. Experience high-speed head-to-head 
competition at the track or in your own backyard with 
big-air jumps and full-throttle turns! Superior performance 
capability, optimum handling, and high speed potential...
no detail was spared to bring you an exciting on- or off-
track driving adventure!

  
This manual contains the instructions you will need to 
operate and maintain your model so that you can enjoy it 
for years to come. We want you to feel conident that you 
own one of the best-performing models in the market and 
that it is backed by a team of professionals who aim to 
provide the highest level of factory support possible. 

 
This manual contains all the necessary setup and 
operating procedures that allow you to unlock the 
performance and potential that our engineers designed 
into your model. 

Even if you are an experienced R/C 

enthusiast, it’s important to read and follow the 
procedures in this manual.

 
Thank you for choosing LaTrax. We hope you enjoy your 
new model!

REGISTERING YOUR MODEL

In order to serve you better as our customer, please 
register your product within 10 days of your purchase 
online at 

LaTrax.com/register

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any 
accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to 
your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be 
considered abuse and/or neglect.

Before running your model, look over this entire manual 
and examine the model carefully. If for some reason you 
decide it is not what you wanted, then do not continue 
any further. 

Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot 

accept a model for return or exchange after it has 
been run.

WARNINGS, HELPFUL HINTS, 
& CROSS-REFERENCES

Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful 
hints identiied by the icons below. Be sure to read them!

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Our Customer Support team is with you every step of the 
way. If you have any questions about your model or its 
operation, call the LaTrax Technical Support Line toll-free 
at: 1-888-872-9927*.

LaTrax, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070  Phone: 972-549-3000  Toll-free 1-888-872-9927  LaTrax.com  E-mail: [email protected]

Entire contents ©2017 LaTrax. All right reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the 

express written permission of LaTrax. The product may vary from the images contained within. Speciications are subject to change without notice.

INTRODUCTION

An important warning about personal safety 
or avoiding damage to your model and related 
components. 

Special advice to make things easier and more fun.

Refers you to a page with a related topic.

*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.

Summary of Contents for Desert Prerunner 76064-5

Page 1: ...www modellmarkt24 ch www modellmarkt24 ch OWNER S MANUAL MODEL 76064 5...

Page 2: ...to serve you better as our customer please register your product within 10 days of your purchase online at LaTrax com register BEFORE YOU PROCEED Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and...

Page 3: ...be subject to a rewiring fee when returned for service Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed or damaged wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits No Reverse Voltage The speed cont...

Page 4: ...ury NEVER charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overchargi...

Page 5: ...g process temperature greater than 110 F 43 C immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue charging Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs before charging ALWAYS unplug...

Page 6: ...ear Differential Rear Body Mount Rear Bumper Chassis Receiver Box Shock Battery Compartment Receiver Box Plug Electronic Speed Control Pinion Gear Front Body Mount Battery Hold Down Motor Front Bumper...

Page 7: ...er uses AA batteries New Traxxas alkaline batteries part 2914 are included with your model You may also use rechargeable batteries such as NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries in your transmitter Make...

Page 8: ...battery hold down and then remove the battery hold down 2 Install the battery pack into the battery compartment with the battery wires facing the front of the model 3 Reinstall the battery hold down...

Page 9: ...by the transmitter to send signals to your model This model operates on the 2 4GHz direct sequence spread spectrum mAh Abbreviation for milliamp hour a measure of the capacity of the battery pack The...

Page 10: ...he transmitter and receiver to bind to one another the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on the transmitter The transmitter LED will lash fast red indicating a failu...

Page 11: ...ly adjust the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead 7 Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have forward and reverse operation and that the m...

Page 12: ...ttle channel using the procedure below you should irst recalibrate the speed control Refer to ESC Setup Programming on page 15 1 Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds The st...

Page 13: ...rror Transmitter and receiver are no longer bound Turn the system off and then back on to resume normal operation Find source of the link failure i e out of range low batteries damaged antenna RECEIVE...

Page 14: ...ease the EZ Set button 4 The LED will blink and then turn solid red The model is ready to drive ESC OPERATION To operate the speed control and test the programming place the vehicle on a stable block...

Page 15: ...ure that constantly monitors the battery voltage when activated This feature is not compatible with the NiMH battery supplied with your model Low Voltage Detection has been DISABLED for best performan...

Page 16: ...riving in an abusive and rough manner will only result in poor performance and broken parts Take care of your model so that you can enjoy it for a long time to come High performance vehicles produce s...

Page 17: ...tor failure Your driving habits will determine motor life with wet motor Do not submerge the motor under water After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 1 Remove the battery 2 Rinse excess dirt off...

Page 18: ...hock inspect the bladder in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaking then it is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks...

Page 19: ...www modellmarkt24 ch www modellmarkt24 ch 19 OWNER S MANUAL MODEL 76064 5 LaTrax 6250 Traxxas Way McKinney Texas 75070 Phone 972 549 3000 Toll free 1 888 872 9927 LaTrax com 170727 76064 5 OM N EN R00...

Reviews: